MULTIPLE COHICE PAPER – 1

1. A MMA Electrode that is classified as a E6013 (according to AWS 5.1) is a :

a) Basic Type b) Cellulosic Type c) Rutile Type d) Thick-coated iron

powder type
2. Which polarity is normally used for TIG Welding of aluminum?
a) AC
b) DC Electrode Negative
c) DC Electrode Positive
d) It would make little difference which were used

3. A code gives the acceptance standard for excess weld metal “h “as: h < 1mm + 0.1b max. 5 mm;
where “b” is the width of the weld cap. For which of the following situations is the excess weld
metal acceptable?
a) b = 15 h = 3.0
b) b = 22 h = 3.0
c) b = 28 h = 4.0
d) b = 40 h = 5.4

4. A Fillet weld has a design throat thickness of 8 mm. What is the minimum leg length that is
required?
a) 5.6 mm
b) 11.2 mm
c) 11.8 mm
d) It cannot be determined from the information given

5. The number 111 is shown at the tail-end of a weld symbol reference line. According to BS EN
22553, what does this number indicate?
a) The welding process b) The type of welding electrode
c) The welding position d) The total weld length

6. Which of the following alloying elements is used to improve the toughness of steel?
a) Chromium b) Manganese c) Sulphur d) Carbon
7. For MIG/MAG Welding, wire feed speed is proportional to :

a) Travel Speed b) Welding Current c) Arc Length d) Inductance

8. A typical temperature for stress relieving carbon – manganese steel weldments is:
a) 200OC b) 600OC c) 800OCd) 1000OC

9. A brittle fracture can be identified (from examination of the fracture faces) by:
a) The presence of beach marks
b) The presence of plastic deformation
c) Being rough and torn
d) Being flat and rough

10. Which type of submerged arc flux can be described as flaky or sharp?
a) Agglomerated b) Fused c) Basic d) Neutral
11. Large diameter pipe with a wall thickness of 10 mm is to be used for a cross -country pipeline.
Which electrode type could be used to combine high welding speed and deep penetration?
a) Basic covered b) Cellulosic covered
c) Rutile covered d) Iron powder loaded
12. A transverse tensile test piece will give :
a) The tensile strength of the weld
b) The tensile strength of the joint
c) The stress / stain characteristics of the weld
d) The stress / stain characteristics of the joint

13. Weldments in carbon manganese steels, made by low heat input welding, may show :
a) Greater ductility b) Higher distortion
c) Higher dilution d) Higher hardness

14. When measuring arc voltage where the measuring instrument should be connected?
a) Across the terminals of the power source
b) Across the arc and as near as practical to the arc
c) Across the power source positive terminal and earth cable
d) It does not matter – anywhere in the circuit
15. A drawing with symbols to BS EN 22553 will show a 5mm leg fillet by :

a) a5 b) t5 c) Z5 d) 5Z
16. Standard oxy-fuel gas cutting equipment can be applied to :
a) Aluminum alloys b) Carbon steels
c) Austenitic stainless steels d) All of the above

17. Weldments in carbon manganese steels, made using a heat input higher than the maximum
specified by the WPS, may show :
a) Higher integrity
b) Lower distortion
c) Lower toughness
d) Higher hardness

18. The output characteristic of a typical MIG/MAG set is :

a) Constant voltage
b) Constant current
c) Drooping
d) Pulsing
19. The penetrating power of an X-Ray set is expressed in :

a) Curies b) kV c) IQI Values d) The number after the isotope type

20. A typical baking temperature for basic low hydrogen electrodes is :
a) 120O b) 350O c) 500O d) 200O

21. A burn through may occur because :

a) The current is too high b) The root gap is too small
c) The root face is too small d) Both a) & c)